I noticed that when applying my ointments directly after a bowel movement when the burning pain is at its peak, my anus feels so tight than on other times of the day, anybody know why that happens?

Hi John,

I'm guessing that your body is reacting to the application of the cream to/near the site of the fissure. The following link is the best laymans explanation concerning the pathophysiology of fissures I've found. Hope it's of some use:

http://www.davidrosenfeldmd.com/brochur ... re-in-ano/

Best LemonMan